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Archive for October 19, 2001

Bye, Bye, Bye: Kirk Baird; For millions of teenage girls, it was the hottest act on the planet.; 11:03 a.m.

Kings, Lakers to meet at T&M Saturday: Victoria Sun; WHAT: Preseason NBA exhibition game; 11:01 a.m.

Wynn: Resort will be Le Reve: David Strow; Steve Wynn today confirmed the name of his newest resort will be "Le Reve" -- a hotel marked by another spectacular show created by the designer of Bellagio's "O" production.; 10:50 a.m.

Jobless rate down; post-attack numbers not in: CARSON CITY -- Unemployment in Nevada inched down to 4.7 percent with an estimated 49,700 people out of work in September -- but the figures do not take into account the economic downturn after the ...; 10:50 a.m.

Private donors bail out state college: FALLON -- The proposed Nevada State College at Henderson received a major boost today with the announcement that more than half a million dollars has been raised in private funds to allow planning to continue ...; 10:44 a.m.

Man shot in front of store: Gabriel Alspaugh of Las Vegas apparently started to argue with a man sitting on a car in front of a store in the 3000 block of East Charleston near 30th Street at about 7:10 p.m., ...; 10:43 a.m.

Bonanza boys, Gorman girls earn shots at championships: Spencer Patterson; All games 7 p.m.; 10:35 a.m.

LV transportation operator in bankruptcy: VecTour Inc., a ground transportation company with 65 vehicles and 100 employees in Las Vegas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Wilmington, Del.; 10:23 a.m.

'Tough ending' haunts Thomas: Steve Guiremand; WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday; 10:20 a.m.

Senior accountant Swanson dies: Services for Swanson, 41, of Henderson, will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas More Catholic Community Church, 130 N. Pecos Road, Henderson.; 10:17 a.m.

Newspaper, attorney settle copyright lawsuit: The attorney, Nancy Quon, paid the Sun $3,500 to settle the suit, according to settlement papers finalized this week.; 10:16 a.m.

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Mariners' success rubbing off on Seahawks: Sal DeFilippo; I wonder if Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren took in a few baseball games this season.; 10:16 a.m.

Regents to host hearing on GPA boost: FALLON -- Raising the entrance requirements for freshmen at the state's two universities gained strong support from educators and administrators Thursday, but opponents of the plan say it would create an "elitist" system.; 10:15 a.m.

Plan revived to buy buildings for dental school: FALLON -- A plan to buy three buildings to house a dental school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, which appeared all but dead, has gained new life.; 10:14 a.m.

Mayor caught in middle of House race: Erin Neff; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is not just the highest-profile politician in Southern Nevada, he's also the most popular.; 10:13 a.m.

Obituaries for October 19, 2001: Deacon Carlisle Banks, 76, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Louisville, Ky. A resident for two years, he was a retired postal worker, World War ...; 10:12 a.m.

Bad to worse: Economic downturn hits homeless hard: By Timothy Pratt; The 150 homeless men, women and children who have slept on the sidewalk in front of the MASH Village shelter since September are now making their homes just across the street, in front of an ...; 10:11 a.m.

Low rates expected to prop up LV home-selling industry: Grace Leong; Real estate analysts say the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 may have magnified a slowdown in new home sales in Las Vegas that typically starts near the holiday season. But they say low mortgage interest ...; 10:10 a.m.

Health benefits extended for laid-off employees: The company will pay both the employer and employee contributions for full-time, active, permanent employees who are still out of work. Benefits extended over the two-month period include medical, basic life, dental and vision coverage, ...; 10:08 a.m.

Casino operator's earnings fall: The company reported net income of $4.1 million, or 39 cents per diluted share, down from $5 million, or 46 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Revenues fell 19 percent to $8.7 million.; 10:07 a.m.

Letter: You get who you voted for: Mr. Tominsky, if a candidate tells you that he is a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing, believe him the next time. You got exactly who you voted for.; 10:06 a.m.

Boxing legend says he's interested in casino deals: Leonard denied rumors that he was near a deal to acquire a Las Vegas property, but said he has been approached with proposals on several occasions.; 10:06 a.m.

Letter: Handbill pushers annoy tourist: On Friday night I left the Imperial Palace to walk over to the Bellagio, and I don't think I went four steps in a row without being accosted by one of these street hustlers. I ...; 10:05 a.m.

Wireless service devices coming to casinos: Kevin Ferguson; Vacationers lounging poolside at a resort often think the margarita they just ordered can't come soon enough.; 10:05 a.m.

Letter: Earlier plane crash resembles Sept. 11 events: Back then there had been some "talk" about a pilot suicide. The pilot's family was adamant that it could not be the case. Is there any chance that it may have been another example of ...; 10:05 a.m.

Editorial: We must do better than this: Just last weekend seven of the 20 security screeners at Dulles International Airport failed to pass a written skills test conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation's inspector general. A baggage screener is required to ...; 10:04 a.m.

Remote casino gambling technology is advancing: David Strow; Station Casinos Inc. is preparing to roll out its remote-gambling technology at one of its seven Las Vegas casinos, possibly as soon as early 2002, a Station executive said Thursday.; 10:04 a.m.

Editorial: People, government help laid-off workers: On Tuesday Clark County government freed up $1.6 million in federal and state grants to help pay the rent of some laid-off employees. That comes on top of the $200,000 the county earlier set aside ...; 10:04 a.m.

Ethics panel comes under fire: Diana Sahagun; The Las Vegas Ethics Review Board, created in the 1990s to identify public officials who abuse their power, is itself coming under scrutiny for failing to make a deadline required by law.; 10:04 a.m.

West LV schools may lose assistant principals: Terry Webster; A predominately black and low-income West Las Vegas neighborhood stands to lose more assistant principal positions than any other area as the Clark County School District makes staffing changes this fall.; 10:02 a.m.

Ex-high school basketball coach Bobier dies at 71: Ed Koch and Spencer Patterson; In the early 1980s at a Southern Zone AAA boys high school basketball playoff game, Valley High coach Bill Bobier and Las Vegas High coach Sherill Stephens were in their usual stormy sideline demeanor during ...; 10:01 a.m.

This week's races: EA Sports 500; 10:00 a.m.

Pilots engage in war drills: Jeffrey Libby; "Fight's on. Tape's on."; 10:00 a.m.

Two bills earmark money for Nevada: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Congress this week passed the final version of two of the 13 spending bills that set budgets for the federal government. Both bills contain money for Nevada.; 10:00 a.m.

GES parent cites convention drop-off for decline: Viad Corp., Phoenix, reported third-quarter net income before restructuring charges and special items of $27.2 million, 31 cents a share, compared with $43.1 million, 47 cents a share, for the same period a year ago ...; 9:59 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.; 9:58 a.m.

Tech giant's business remains strong: And Microsoft executives delivered an optimistic outlook for the company's prospects, despite further weakening in the economy and the personal computer business in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.; 9:58 a.m.

Barden to market Fitzgeralds in Chicago: CARSON CITY -- Detroit businessman Don Barden has some ideas on how to turn around the Fitzgeralds hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas, which he purchased out of bankruptcy court.; 9:57 a.m.

Volleyball: UNLV women romp to win over Air Force: Volleyball: UNLV women romp to win over Air Force; 9:56 a.m.

FBI to pursue probe of suspicious Reno letter: Mary Manning and Jeff German; The FBI said this morning it will press ahead with an investigation into a suspicious letter sent to Microsoft in Reno even though the letter did not contain anthrax.; 9:55 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Force working to avert letdown: John Force is doing everything he can to avoid a repeat of the 1992 season.; 9:54 a.m.

United talks of attacks in ad spots: Brad Foss; NEW YORK -- In its first TV advertisements since Sept. 11, United Airlines speaks openly with viewers about last month's terrorist attacks, a strategy that is receiving mixed reviews from marketing experts.; 9:54 a.m.

Columnist Steve Guiremand: Fresno State fans upset that 'Dogs failed to land Dorsey: Steve Guiremand; With his team off to an impressive 6-0 start and knocking on the door of a potential Bowl Championship Series berth, Fresno State head coach Pat Hill is a legitimate candidate for national coach of ...; 9:51 a.m.

Ballet Theatre celebrates anniversary: It may have seemed like an impossible dream in the beginning, but Nevada Ballet Theatre has endured, and begins its 30th season Saturday at the Rio's Samba Theatre with a production of "Don Quixote."; 9:49 a.m.

Providian stock plunges on shakeup: SAN FRANCISCO -- Nursing a battered loan portfolio and a bruised reputation, reeling credit card giant Providian Financial Corp. announced Thursday the resignation of its chairman and outlined plans to curtail business with the risky ...; 9:47 a.m.

Thursday's prep results: 4A State Tournament; 9:46 a.m.

Foothill golfer cruises to 4A crown: Spencer Patterson; Two years ago, Christine Fernandez captured the 4A state golf individual title in the most dramatic fashion possible, besting her older sister in a playoff hole for the trophy.; 9:44 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Love Lane -- Irish-bred draws good post for small field in route opener, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, need we say more? Kolob -- Draws inner spot, Solis on young Canani trainee, should ...; 9:44 a.m.

Fugitive who attacked two officers is caught: Kim Smith; A 20-year-old Las Vegas man who fled before he could be sentenced for trying to rob two off-duty officers has been caught.; 9:43 a.m.

Officer cleared by use-of-force board: Keith Paul; A Metro Police sergeant was within the department's deadly force policy when he shot a man armed with a knife, a police oversight board ruled Wednesday night.; 9:43 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV has to be envious of Fresno: Dean Juipe; If UNLV had a sister university here on the mainland it would be Fresno State. The schools -- including their goals and resources -- are remarkably similar, and have been for years.; 9:43 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Time to get down with Uppity Blues Women: By Jerry Fink; Are Uppity Blues Women for real or are they a pseudo-blues, comic novelty act?; 9:42 a.m.

Yellowjackets head jazz fest lineup: Yellowjackets' bassist Jimmy Haslip has performed in Las Vegas dozens of times in the past 22 years, and he always gets jazzed up about the place.; 9:41 a.m.

Poet Dunbar's words, life brought to stage: Kimberley McGee; After actor Joseph Mydell folded the last delicate edges of 19th century poet Paul Laurence Dunbar's handwritten letters, he could feel the passion and power of the man behind the words.; 9:40 a.m.

Director's dream comes true with 'Machinal' at UNLV: In 1927 it was the story the country couldn't get enough of: the sensational murder trial of New York socialite Ruth Snyder, who with her lover, Judd Gray, was convicted of killing her wealthy husband ...; 9:38 a.m.

Court briefs for October 19, 2001: Chief Deputy District Attorney Christopher Laurent said that the DA's office and Metro Police hope to have the necessary paperwork done within the next 60 days.; 9:36 a.m.

Ode to Kander & Ebb brings ray of light to dark times: Only songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb could take the stories of a murderous chorus girl in 1920s Chicago, the rise of Nazi power in Berlin and two men jailed in a South American prison, ...; 9:36 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: National media display big appetite for Las Vegas: For many years I have been a member of the highly regarded Association of Food Journalists. Each year the AFJ sponsors an annual conference. Until last week the conference had never come to Las Vegas. ...; 9:35 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Reynolds keeps on kicking at the Orleans: Joe Delaney; Debbie Reynolds, back in the entertainer-friendly confines of the Orleans showroom through Sunday, is a multitalented renaissance woman and a winner in every entertainment medium ... Mary Frances Reynolds was born in El Paso, Texas, ...; 9:33 a.m.

Local news briefs for October 19, 2001: Two more defendants in the FBI's secrets-for-sale-scandal pleaded guilty in federal court in New York this week.; 9:30 a.m.

Anti-nuke groups make Yucca pitch: The public comment period on the proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain ends at midnight, and a group of activists are in town to urge Department of Energy officials to dump the idea of ...; 9:29 a.m.

Goodman pushes message despite D.C. scare: Diana Sahagun; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman roamed the halls of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, even as congressional staffers waited in line to be tested for exposure to a potent form of anthrax, traces of which had ...; 9:29 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Quasi-celebs get real at UNLV: Kate Maddox; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was seeking celebrities who could talk issues with students for an upcoming Artemus Ham Hall lecture series, so they turned to three former MTV "Real World" housemates -- and boy ...; 9:28 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Killing one at a time: THE UNITED STATES has a job to do destroying as many terrorist cells as possible. Therefore, it's too early for me to look backward and recall some mistakes that got us to where we are ...; 9:25 a.m.

Thunderbirds' LV show to aid laid-off workers: Officers and enlisted airmen for the Thunderbirds, the Air Force's aerial demonstration squadron, are happy to be performing, but they say they are especially excited about this weekend's show above a hometown crowd.; 9:13 a.m.

Datebook: The State Parks department presents "Helen Stewart," also known as "The first lady of Las Vegas," who was the first postmaster, woman juror and charter member of the Mesquite Club. The program will be staged ...; 9:12 a.m.

Audiences are still swooning for Iglesias: Joe Delaney; Julio Iglesias's world tour is ensconced at Paris Las Vegas through Sunday. Iglesias' record and album sales were already in the top five internationally by the time he came to Las Vegas in the late ...; 9:08 a.m.

Symphony to tackle classics of U.S. patriotism: Kimberley McGee; The spirit of America will swell with musical selections featured in the Henderson Civic Symphony's 15th season opener, "American Overtures."; 9:02 a.m.

Author brings 'Paradise' to print: Kirk Baird; "Off Paradise," a recently released collection of short stories, is labeled as fiction.; 9:00 a.m.

Bachman glad to be back: Kirk Baird; It was 32 years ago that Randy Bachman left the Guess Who.; 8:58 a.m.

Chaparral teacher wins Milken Award: Although Litterini never expected it, her formula for success landed her the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award of $25,000 this week.; 8:50 a.m.

'Last Castle': Behind stars and bars: Geoff Carter; Geoff Carter's movie reviews appear Fridays in the Sun and vegas.com. Reach him at geoff.carter@vegas.com.; 8:48 a.m.

Episcopal bishop calls for renewed activism: Stacy J. Willis; Nevada's new Episcopal bishop will call for a renewed emphasis on community activism at the denomination's annual convention this weekend in Henderson.; 8:45 a.m.

Community news briefs for October 19, 2001: The Southern Nevada Domestic Violence Task Force will hold two events this weekend at the Castaways Bowling Lanes, 2800 Fremont St., to commemorate October Domestic Violence Awareness month.; 8:45 a.m.

Line forms in Washington for anthrax tests: Benjamin Grove; On Wednesday I joined hundreds of people from all over Capitol Hill who were taking advantage of a free screening in the Russell Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol.; 4:22 a.m.

City reaches out to future voters: To help children understand the basics of city government -- who its leaders are and what its departments do -- the city of Las Vegas has launched an interactive website for children ages 4-12.; 4:22 a.m.

Student actors reviewed by peers: Daniela Mohor; Fifteen-year-old Harrison Decreny confidently walks across the stage at the Black Box Theater at the Las Vegas Academy.; 4:22 a.m.

Inclusion of disabled at Head Start school helps teach tolerance: Angela Soo; Preschool programs that allow disabled children to interact with the rest of the class provide lessons in tolerance and will gain the federal government's support, says the regional director of the Department of Health and ...; 4:22 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Better to be aware in war on terrorism: One local businessman Joseph Teti, a 36-year-old former special forces veteran, has thrust himself into the debate.; 4:21 a.m.

Dave's World: Kirk Baird; Bill Cosby changed Dave Chappelle's life.; 4:21 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Hazy issues shrouding Light: Kate Maddox; Grubman, as you might recall, is the uber-publicist-to-the-stars who made headlines over the summer when she allegedly gunned her Mercedes SUV and ran over a group of people outside one of Sasson's hot spots in ...; 4:20 a.m.

How ready are we? Las Vegas' preparedness for terrorist attack tough to measure: The ability of public-safety workers and medical professionals to respond to terrorism depends on the type and magnitude of the event and severity of injuries.; 4:20 a.m.

Area residents urged to develop emergency plan: Individuals can best protect themselves from a terrorist attack by remaining aware of their surroundings.; 4:20 a.m.

Columnist Sandy Thompson: Court hastily plucks child from mother: Sandy Thompson; Family Court Judge Bob Gaston also ordered her to bring the then 9-year-old girl with her to Las Vegas.; 4:20 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Coming to grips with cell-outs: Mine included.; 4:20 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Debt still owed WWII POWs: There are more than enough good reasons to believe Justice and State were taking this action to please the government of Iran. Why should we silence Americans who were abused and tortured by Iranians? Because ...; 4:20 a.m.

Editorial: Oversight panel trips over itself: The complaints weren't rejected because of a finding that there was no merit to them. No, the complaints were tossed out because the Las Vegas Ethics Review Board failed to meet a new deadline requiring ...; 4:20 a.m.

Editorial: Valley preparing for terrorist attacks: But the public should be realistic in its expectations. Even emergency managers acknowledge that it's difficult to gauge the valley's preparedness because we've never experienced terrorism before. And no matter how well a city is ...; 4:20 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Democrats can throw in towel: For the second consecutive cycle, the Democrats have all but ceded the governorship to Guinn. The party has no one. If Anointer/Meddler-in-Chief Harry Reid, who doubles as the Senate majority whip, can't talk Clark County ...; 4:20 a.m.

Letter: Workers suffer, casinos profit: Seems to me that what it does show is that the casino industry does the same thing it forces its workers to do: live paycheck to paycheck, without any cushion in case even a temporary ...; 4:19 a.m.

Letter: Bin Laden can't hide forever: Osama bin Laden is a suspected drug dealer, a multimillionaire and the No. 1 suspect in many terrorist acts. He calls for a holy war because he believes he has the right to say to ...; 4:19 a.m.

Letter: Help the kids here at home: I would rather he asked our children to help our American children whose parents have lost their jobs because of the war on America. I can tell you from experience you cannot live on unemployment ...; 4:19 a.m.

Letter: It's a shame that it took a catastrophe: I could see these colors flying at half-mast during our two-week mourning period. Patriotic songs have taken over the airwaves. Fund-raising efforts for humanitarian aid are taking place on all levels nationwide. Financial donations are ...; 4:19 a.m.

Letter: Patriotism used to push agenda: Well, I will emphatically state the "American Right" is doing the same thing, using the patriotic fervor stirred up by these deaths to further their agenda, beginning with attempts to erode sections of the Bill ...; 4:19 a.m.

Letter: Citizens must remain vigilant: If any politician or citizen says yes, I'd suggest they read or re-read the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution.; 4:19 a.m.

Letter: Military seems to be doing fine: JAMES J. POUPARD; 4:19 a.m.

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